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#183 – I Let AI Buy My Wife's Anniversary Gift

Would you trust AI to buy an anniversary gift for your spouse? Michael did, and the results might surprise you.

This week on Technically Working, Michael shares how he used Muse to shop for anniversary gifts, from picking out flowers to finding a turtle-themed water bottle. Damashe and Michael talk about what it's like to let AI make purchases, the security concerns that come with giving it access to your accounts, and how these tools are changing the way we get things done.

But that's not all. Michael talks about preparing to fly home with his new guide dog, Damashe shares his plans for bringing more devices into Apple Home, and the two discuss smart locks, Apple Watch upgrades, AI-generated scam calls, and the future of satellite connectivity.

Also in this episode:

  • Michael's experience using Muse and Stripe Link to purchase anniversary gifts.
  • Preparing to travel by airplane with a large German Shepherd guide dog.
  • How realistic AI-generated voices are making scam calls harder to recognize.
  • Damashe's plans for HomeKit Secure Video, Aqara devices, and smart home automation.
  • Smart locks, accessibility frustrations, and Apple's Ultra watches.
  • Audio dramas, Audible subscriptions, and expiring credits.
  • Earshot's new Personal Audio feature.
  • Testing cellular internet as an alternative to traditional home internet.
  • Starlink, T-Mobile, and the future of satellite-powered cellular service.

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